Kevin vs Beau

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kevin

Boy #196 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"handsome at birth"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

English Irish American German French

✓ All Clear

Boy #69 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"handsome, beautiful"

Origin: French

American French British

12 High Risk

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Kevin Rank #196

Beau Rank #69

Beau is more popular, ranked #69 vs #196 for Kevin.

Is Kevin or Beau more popular?

Beau is more popular, ranked #69 compared to Kevin at #196 in the United States.

What do Kevin and Beau mean?

Kevin means "handsome at birth" (Irish Gaelic origin). Beau means "handsome, beautiful" (French origin).

Are Kevin and Beau boy or girl names?

Kevin is primarily a boy name. Beau is primarily a boy name.